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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,009.32, 19,317.06 and 13,686.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,009.32, 19,317.06 and 13,686.76 is: 18,872.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,009.32 : 19,317.06 = 13,686.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,009.32/19,317.06 = 13,686.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,009.32x = 19,317.06 × 13,686.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,009.32x = 264,387,964.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,387,964.13/14,009.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,872.29

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